Welding off a Generator

Post by **dunketh** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:03 pm

Been given a 700 watt genny, a lil baby to run random stuff off.

Would it be extremely optimistic to try running a cheap hobby mig off it?

Worst case it'll run a grinder and a drill I'm guessing, maybe a tiny HVLP compressor?? I dunno..

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:14 pm

It should be ok - but the problem is it may 'dip' just when you strike the arc - dropping the arc out again....... Just need to try it and see!

Post by **Alec** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:49 pm

Hello Dunketh,

welders are very hard on generators and 700 watts is tiny so I doubt it will be any use. Good luck with the rest of your tools?

Alec

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:09 pm

I would hope a Mig on lowish settings might be ok - but no chance with a 'stick' welder..........

Post by **polo2k** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:30 pm

I know the user pskipper has tried this so he might be able to offer advise, from memory the penetration wasn't terrific

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